NM Engineering 868856 User Manual

STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINE KIT – NM.868856

[R55] MINI Cooper S & non-S Clubman 2008-up
[R56] MINI Cooper S & non-S Hardtop 2007-up

WARNING!!! Use extreme caution to ensure that
brake fluid does not come in contact with any
painted surfaces – wash and clean immediately or
permanent paint damage may result.

[R57] MINI Cooper S & non-S Convertible 2009-up

PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:

[2] Front brake lines [1] Cap plug [1] 11mm line wrench [1] Vehicle jack ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid (p/n ATE.6302B)
[2] Rear brake lines [1] 14mm line wrench [2] Jack stands Shop towels
Drain pan / bucket

1. Loosen front wheel bolts before lifting vehicle. Raise vehicle
at factory recommended lifting points and secure on jack
stands. NEVER WORK ON A VEHICLE SUPPORTED WITH
ONLY A JACK – ALWAYS USE JACK STANDS. Remove
front wheels.

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4. Undo brake line at caliper using a 14mm line wrench.

2. FRONT BRAKE LINES: Undo brake line fitting at chassis
using an 11mm line wrench. Have a cloth and drain pan
available to catch any brake fluid that leaks out. Temporarily
use supplied cap plug over end of hard line to prevent fluid
loss.

3. Pull off brake line from shock strut.

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5. Install NM brake line at caliper and tighten with 11mm line
wrench. Push rubber grommet onto shock strut bracket. With
steering straight, install female brake line fitting into bracket at
chassis and tighten fitting with an 11mm line wrench.

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6. REAR BRAKE LINES: From underneath vehicle, undo brake
line fitting at the chassis sub-frame using an 11mm line
wrench. Again, have a cloth and drain pan available to catch
any brake fluid that leaks out. Temporarily install supplied cap
plug to prevent fluid loss.

7. Pull off brake line at rear shock.

8. Undo brake line at caliper using 14mm line wrench.

10. The brake system must now be bled of any air trapped in the
system at each caliper. Use caution when bleeding system to
ensure that the brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder
does not fall below the minimum level marked on it.

11. Inspect for any fluid leaks while system is under pressure.

12. Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir. Fill to the maximum
level indicated on the reservoir.

13. Reinstall wheels and torque wheel bolts to the manufacturer’s
specification. Test drive carefully.

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DOC. NM.868856 Rev. 09.30.08

9. Install NM brake line at caliper and tighten with 11mm line
wrench. Push rubber grommet onto rear shock bracket.
Install female brake line fitting into bracket at chassis sub­frame and tighten fitting with an 11mm line wrench.

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